| Owensboro is the industrial
and cultural hub of western Kentucky. Located along the southern banks
of the Ohio River, Owensboro is the third largest city in terms of
population in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Owensboro is located 32
miles southeast of Evansville, Indiana; 123 miles north of Nashville,
Tennessee; 109 miles southwest of Louisville, Kentucky; 203 miles
southeast of St. Louis, Missouri; and 205 miles southwest of Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Owensboro is known as "a city of
festivals." Each year, the world-famous International Bar-B-Q
Festival and the Summer Festival draw thousands of spectators and
participants from across the country and around the world.
Owensboro enjoys the luxury of a diverse
economic base. As an example, more than 47,000 people earn their living
in Daviess County, but the county's 10 largest private companies are
responsible for less than 15% of the total employment.
We are pleased that you have
chosen to visit our community, the hub of Western Kentucky.
See more in our Daviess County Profile
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